Pfizer’s Pension Director Exits for Sloan Foundation
Monica Lai has been named senior investment director for the $1.8 billion fund.
Newsmakers
Willis Towers Watson Names Global OCIO Chief
Kemp Ross joins after an eight-year spell at Aon Hewitt.
The UK’s Post-Brexit Pension Policymakers
Britain’s outgoing pensions minister hits out at “short-term political considerations” that have hindered pensions policy.
CalPERS Hires Washington Pension Director as CEO
Marcie Frost will take over as chief executive this fall.
UN Pension Names New Director of Investments
Herman Bril has been named to lead the United Nations pension fund in the wake of controversy over governance reforms.
UK Collaborations Gather Pace as Deadline Looms
Leading pools announce new funds ahead of Friday’s cut-off point.
Farmers Insurance CIO Departs for Two Sigma
Karyn Williams has left the insurer for a hedge fund after just under a year at the helm.
Asset Managers’ Latest Big Investment: Consultant Relations
Consultant buy-lists are key to scoring institutional mandates—and asset managers are spending to get there.
Lloyds Bank Pension Hires Strategy Chief
David Adkins joins after six years in charge of investments for The Pensions Trust.
How a Trump Win Would Shake Up Asset Management
The House Republicans’ new tax proposal would mean drastic changes for asset managers and allocators alike—but the GOP has to win the election first.
Nationwide Names New CIO
Chris Graham will serve as head of investment strategies for the insurance and mutual fund provider.
Australia’s VicSuper CIO to Retire
Oscar Fabian will leave the A$16 billion fund effective August 31.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hires OMERS Exec as CIO
Jack Mahler has won one of the most sought-after jobs around, CIO has learned.
CIOs: What Brexit Means for You
A UK recession, quantitative easing, and interest rate cuts—economists and asset managers have their say.
Brexit: What Just Happened?
European Editor Nick Reeve on the British public’s decision to exit the European Union.